What is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a communication tool that enables Trezor hardware wallets to connect with web browsers. It facilitates secure interactions between your Trezor device and web-based cryptocurrency services like wallet interfaces and exchanges.
Unlike browser extensions, Trezor Bridge runs as a background service on your computer, establishing a secure communication channel between your hardware wallet and supported web applications. This architecture enhances security by minimizing potential attack vectors.
Key Features of Trezor Bridge
Secure Communication
Establishes encrypted communication between your Trezor device and web interfaces, protecting your private keys and transaction data.
Cross-Platform Support
Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, ensuring broad compatibility with different computing environments.
Automatic Updates
Includes an automatic update mechanism to ensure you always have the latest security enhancements and compatibility fixes.
Background Operation
Runs silently in the background, only activating when a Trezor device connection is required by a web application.
How Trezor Bridge Works
When you connect your Trezor hardware wallet to your computer, Trezor Bridge detects the device and prepares it for interaction with web applications. When you visit a supported service like the Trezor Wallet interface, the web application communicates with the Bridge service rather than directly with your device.
This architecture ensures that your private keys never leave your Trezor device, maintaining the highest security standards. All sensitive operations, including transaction signing, occur securely on the hardware wallet itself.